Embattled Hoosier Coach Takes Contract Buyout

We previously noted the contractual issues surrounding the termination of Indiana University basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, who was charged with violating NCAA rules and lying about it.  Now come reports that Sampson, who denies any wrongdoing, will accept a $750,000 severance package from the Hoosiers and will forgo a breach of contract claim.

Sampson has the distinction of having won Pac-10 Coach of the Year in 1991, Big Eight Coach of the Year in 1995, and National Coach of the Year twice, in 1995 and 2002.

[Frank Snyder]